Mostly British Film Festival

Actress Minnie Driver stars at the opening-night of this film festival (Jan. 17-24 at the Vogue Theatre). The evening kicks off with a 5 p.m. reception at the Jewish Community Center (3200 California St., S.F.) followed by a 7:30 p.m. screening of "Hunky Dory" and Q&A with Driver who stars in the film. Jan. 17. Vogue Theatre, 3290 Sacramento St., S.F. Tickets: $50; $30 (film and Q&A only). http://mostlybritish.org.

Project Open Hand

The VS85 celebration, honoring the life of the late Vidal Sassoon, features a runway show of Sassoon-inspired wigs and hairstyles in support of this organization. 7 p.m. Jan. 17. Green Room, War Memorial Veterans Building, 401 Van Ness Ave., S.F. Tickets: $50. www.vs85.org or contact OROEvents85@gmail.com.

S.F. Ballet

"Moving the Compass" is the theme for the Ballet's opening-night gala. The evening features a cocktail reception and dinner in City Hall followed by the performance in the War Memorial Opera House. An after-party at City Hall follows. 5 p.m. Jan. 24. City Hall, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, S.F. Tickets: $1,000-$35,000. Performance-only: $40-$300. After-party: $150 (includes balcony performance ticket). (415) 865-2000.

INVITE OF THE WEEK

S.F. Ballet "Moving the Compass" is the theme for the Ballet's opening-night gala. The evening features a cocktail reception and dinner in City Hall followed by the performance in the War Memorial Opera House. An after-party at City Hall follows. 5 p.m. Jan. 24. City Hall, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, S.F. Tickets: $1,000-$35,000. Performance-only: $40-$300. After-party: $150 (includes balcony performance ticket). (415) 865-2000.